Strategic Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Travelers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Travelers in New York seeks a Counsel to manage a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity at the litigation level, handling cases from inception through trial and appeal, and delivering exceptional service to insured customers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in insurance defense, a JD, an active license, strong writing and advocacy, and the ability to travel as needed. This role offers a dynamic national legal environment with local focus and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international law degree.
• 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in required states.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motions, depositions, or other court proceedings.
• Ability to transport to meetings and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and persuasive writing.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners.
• Build and maintain client and partner relationships.
• Provide advice to Claim partners and clients.
• Utilize case management systems and automation.

Skills

Litigation skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Communication skills

Negotiation

Client coordination

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active license to practice law

Job description

Travelers in New York seeks a Counsel to manage a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity at the litigation level, handling cases from inception through trial and appeal, and delivering exceptional service to insured customers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in insurance defense, a JD, an active license, strong writing and advocacy, and the ability to travel as needed. This role offers a dynamic national legal environment with local focus and ongoing professional development.